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Device and method for preparing a space between adjacent vertebrae to receive an insert
Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
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Filing: 2000-06-30
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Granted: 2003-03-25
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Expires: 2020-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A device and method for use in a human spine to prepare a space between adjacent vertebral bodies and into the vertebral end plates to receive an implantable insert. The device includes a handle, a shaft, and a mounting member at one end of the shaft. An abrading element is mounted on the mounting member and is coupled to a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is operable to move the abrading element in at least one degree of freedom to create surfaces having predetermined contours in the end plates of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary K. Michelson
Bibliographic Details
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US
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2026-10-23 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/1662; A61B17/1671; A61B17/1659; A61B17/17; A61B17/1739; A61B17/1757; A61B17/1613; A61B17/1622; A61B17/1624; A61B17/1628; A61B2017/0046; A61B2017/00477; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00544; A61B2017/00681; A61B2017/00734; A61B17/02; A61B17/025; A61B2017/0256; A61B17/32; A61B2017/320004; A61B17/320016; A61B17/32002; A61B2017/320028; A61B17/320068; A61B2017/32007; A61B2017/320084; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/033; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/005; A61B2217/007; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/442; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for preparing an implantation space in the human spine to receive an insert between adjacent vertebral bodies, comprising: a handle; a shaft operably connected to said handle, a drive mechanism adapted to be operably connected to a power source; and an abrading element operably coupled to a distal end of said shaft for movement by said drive mechanism, said abrading element being moved in a direction different than which said shaft is moved, said abrading element having at least one abrading surface selected to create a predetermined surface contour of the adjacent vertebral bodies as said abrading element is moved by said drive mechanism.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for preparing an implantation space in the human spine to receive an insert between adjacent vertebral bodies, comprising: a handle; a shaft operably connected to said handle, a drive mechanism adapted to be operably connected to a power source; and an abrading element operably coupled to a distal end of said shaft for movement by said drive mechanism, said abrading element being moved in a direction different than which said shaft is moved, said abrading element having at least one abrading surface selected to create a predetermined surface contour of the adjacent vertebral bodies as said abrading element is moved by said drive mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading surface includes teeth formed thereon to cooperatively engage said drive mechanism, said drive mechanism and said teeth being configured such that said abrading surface is rotated by said drive mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second abrading surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said abrading surfaces are rotated in opposite directions by said drive mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said abrading element has at least a top abrading surface and a bottom abrading surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said abrading surfaces are outwardly facing, and said abrading surfaces are inclined relative to one another.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element includes at least two abrading surfaces for simultaneously creating predetermined surface contours on the respective end plates of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element includes a non-abrading surface formed on a side of said abrading element opposite said abrading surface, said non-abrading surface being configured to allow a surgeon to increase the pressure of said abrading surface against one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading surfaces is convex.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element has a front surface and is tapered outwardly from said front surface toward said handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element includes a leading edge configured as a bone cutting surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading surface has a width, said width being adapted to substantially match the width of the nucleus pulposus of a disc space, in which it is inserted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading surface is substantially planar.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading surface is configured such that it is generally parallel to said surface contour formed in the vertebral body as said abrading element is moved by said drive mechanism.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element is detachable from said shaft.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element is fixedly connected to said shaft.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a mechanism that couples said abrading element to said drive mechanism.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism is disposed at least in part in said handle.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said power source is disposed at least in part in said handle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element is driven in a reciprocating, arcuate motion by said drive mechanism.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said abrading element includes a wheel having cutter teeth along its perimeter.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism is adapted to produce a rotary movement of said abrading element about an axis generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said shaft and about a general plane of a vertebral end plate of at least one of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism is adapted to produce one of an oscillating rotation and a vibratory motion of the abrading element.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism is adapted to produce an oscillating rotation of the abrading element, wherein said oscillating rotation is from 20° to 45° to either side of the longitudinal axis of said shaft.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism comprises a gas-driven turbine powered by a source of compressed gas.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said drive mechanism is operable to move said abrading element in at least two degrees of freedom.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a suction mechanism for removing bits of debris created by said abrading surface of said abrading element.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an irrigation channel configured through said shaft for delivering irrigation fluid to the surgical site.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one stop member adapted to limit the depth of travel of said abrading element into the spine.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an insert adapted to be sized and shaped to match the space formed in the spine by said abrading element.
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